| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
Eshed Halpern 5400 NORTH ST. LOUIS AVE CHICAGO, IL 60625 United States |
+1 (773) 509-5412 | ehalpern@wttw.com | Not-for-Profit |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
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[Confidential] |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mike Tompary Window to the World Communications, Inc. |
5400 N. St. Louis Ave Chicago, IL 60625 United States |
+1 (773) 509-2460 | mtompary@wttw.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Replace aux transmitter with new transmitter and place on air. Replace main transmitter and antenna and place on air at end of phase six. Reconfigure aux and antenna and place into standby. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | For backup if main transmitter fails | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
| Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Model | Sigma CD Diamond Drive | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Single | |
| Power Capacity | 24 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ULXTE-20 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 10.8 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Due to channel reassignment need lower power transmitter and new exciters. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Length | N/A | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
| Type | N/A | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Other Size | N/A | |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Size | N/A | |
| Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
| Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
| Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
| Number of Days | N/A |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
| Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Model | Sigma CD Diamond Drive | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Single | |
| Power Capacity | 24 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ULXTE-20 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 10.8 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Due to channel reassignment need lower power transmitter and new exciters. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Length | N/A | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | Electricans to remove old equipment and install new equipment. Relocate or remove and reinstall all electric work. To remove existing and hang new transmission line. To remove offsite all old equipment. | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Cooling Only | |
| Size | 20 tons | |
| Other Size | N/A | |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Size | N/A | |
| Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
| Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
| Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
| Number of Days | N/A |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
GatesAir |
Spare Parts for transmitters |
Burk Technology |
Burk Technology ARC Plus Touch IP-based transmitter remote control |
Transmitter Building Floor |
Transmitter Building Floor |
Great Lakes Plumbing |
GL Plumbing to connect cooling system to building water |
Installation Services |
Removing and installing transmission lines |
Great Lakes Plumbing |
Remove and install two 10 ton A/C units |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Used as backup if main antenna fails | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
| Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 7 | |
| Number of Panels | 8 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 700.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 300.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | RFS | |
| Model | PHP24C | |
| Year | 2004 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 10981 | WCPX-TV |
| 22211 | WFLD |
| 32334 | WJYS |
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV |
| 71428 | WCIU-TV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
| Type | ||
| Number of channels supported | N/A | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
| Frequency |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
East RFS System |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview East RFS System |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 300.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ATW13H4 - HSC1 - 47S | |
| Year | 2001 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
| Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | 24 | |
| Lower Limit | 488.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 193.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | PEPL24C | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Channel reassignment from repack |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 2 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
| Frequency | 488.0 MHz - 608.0 MHz | |
| Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
| Feed Line Size | N/A | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Radome Modifications |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Transmission Line Mounts |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Combiner Installation and Commissioning |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Combiner Freight |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Transmission Line Installation |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Transmission Line |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Equipment Storage |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
RF Safety Coordination |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Antenna Installation and Commissioning |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Combiner Spine |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Combiner Delivery to Willis |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Internal Transmission Line |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Antenna Freight |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Tower Modifications |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Combiner Module |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Permitting |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Outside Project Management |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Combiner Room Construction |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Antenna Delivery to Willis |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Antenna Mounts |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
Structional Engineering |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
RFR Measurements |
See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Use if main line fails | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 100 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
| Description of Use | Use if main fails | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 100 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Additional power to antenna. See exhibit attached page 6 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Electrican Hanging |
Electrician to hang and remove old transmission lines. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 100 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 100 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Additional power to antenna. See exhibit attached page 6 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Electrican Hanging |
Electrician to hang and remove old transmission line |
Internal Transmission Line |
Internal Transmission Line |
Transmission Line |
Transmission Line |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Use if main tower fails | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
| Others Types of Users | No | |
| Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1032960 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 08.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1722.09 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
| Structure Type | BMAST - Building with Mast | |
| Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 09/30/2012 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 73226 | WLS-TV | DTV |
| 70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
| 10802 | WTTW | DTV |
| 53971 | WEBG | FM |
| 9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
| 22211 | WFLD | DTV |
| 32334 | WJYS | DTV |
| 74178 | WKSC-FM | FM |
| 10801 | WFMT | FM |
| 168662 | WMEU-CD | DTV |
| 71425 | WWME-CD | DTV |
| 6377 | WTMX | FM |
| 70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
| 51165 | WGCI-FM | FM |
| 28621 | WBMX | FM |
| 71428 | WCIU-TV | DTV |
| 71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
| 48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
| 47906 | KNBC | DTV |
| 10981 | WCPX-TV | DTV |
| 73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
| 9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
| 66978 | WEDE-CD | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
| Others Types of Users | No | |
| Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1032959 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.1" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 10.2" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1729.97 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
| Structure Type | BTWR - Building with Tower | |
| Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/2002 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
| 53971 | WEBG | FM |
| 168662 | WMEU-CD | DTV |
| 51165 | WGCI-FM | FM |
| 22211 | WFLD | DTV |
| 73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
| 72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
| 10802 | WTTW | DTV |
| 71428 | WCIU-TV | DTV |
| 10801 | WFMT | FM |
| 47906 | KNBC | DTV |
| 10981 | WCPX-TV | DTV |
| 74178 | WKSC-FM | FM |
| 71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
| 6377 | WTMX | FM |
| 48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
| 73226 | WLS-TV | DTV |
| 66978 | WEDE-CD | DTV |
| 71425 | WWME-CD | DTV |
| 28621 | WBMX | FM |
| 9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
| 9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
| 70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
| 32334 | WJYS | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
WTTW Antenna Removal |
Helicopter not required. Estimated 4 nights. |
SW Pole Decommission Engineering |
Pole Decommission Engineering |
SW Pole Material Removal and Disposal |
Removal and disposal of remaining SW pole material |
E Decommission |
E Decommission |
SW Pole Decommission Preparation Work |
Estimated 10 nights of work for preparation. |
WTTW Antenna Removal RF Safety Coordination |
Antenna Removal RF Safety Coordination |
WTTW Antenna Removal Engineering |
Antenna Removal Engineering |
SW Pole Decommission Prep. Work RF Safety Coord. |
RF safety coordination for SW pole decom. prep work |
WTTW T L Removal to 100 in smoke shaft |
Removal of line in shaft from 109 to 100. |
WTTW T L Removal RF Safety Coordination |
RF safety coordination during line removal to shaft |
WTTW Transmission Line Removal to Smoke Shaft |
Estimated 5 nights of work to complete. |
Willis Tower Project Management |
Willis Tower Project Management |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 500 | |
| Explanation | Outside services, such as legal, engineering, consultant. | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | No |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
| For Main Facility | N/A | |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
| For Main Facility | N/A | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
| Quantity | N/A | |
| Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
| Critical Facility | N/A | |
| Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
| Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
| For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
| For Main Facility | N/A | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
| Quantity | N/A | |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
| Environmental Assessment | No | |
| ASR Modification | No | |
| FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
| Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Other Legal Services |
Other Legal Services |
Other Engineering Services |
Other Engineering Services |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
| Is Remediation needed? | No | |
| Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
| Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
| Name | N/A | |
| Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
| Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
| Non-zoning permits | No | |
| BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
| FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
| FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
| Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | No | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Internal Labor |
Internal Labor |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,552,963.49 | $1,623,320.57 | N/A | $1,472,882.77 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $6,070,902.65 | $4,360,545.84 | N/A | $3,147,839.22 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter ULXTE-20 | $1,058,463.49 | $1,108,258.89 | $957,821.09 | ||
| Installation Services | $8,975.00 | $8,975.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Burk Technology | $2,862.69 | $2,862.69 | N/A | $2,862.69 | N/A |
| GatesAir | $71,437.80 | $71,437.80 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Transmitter Building Floor | $13,160.00 | $13,160.00 | N/A | $13,160.00 | N/A |
| Great Lakes Plumbing | $35,000.00 | $35,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | $142,528.00 | $142,528.00 | N/A | $142,528.00 | As requested by Carol Hunt on 4-23-2020 |
| Other Electrical Service: Electricans to remove old equipment and install new equipment. Relocate or remove and reinstall all electric work. To remove existing and hang new transmission line. To remove offsite all old equipment. | $290,000.00 | $290,000.00 | Cost - Site work Changed, Access to loading dock and elevator, late arrival of equipment due to tight schedule working around clock. See quote from Okeh Electric revision #1 uploaded | $254,975.00 | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $544,295.40 | Whole system included | $544,295.40 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-20 | $494,500.00 | $515,061.68 | $515,061.68 | ||
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $515,061.68 | Whole system included | $515,061.68 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Installation Services | Information not provided. |
| Burk Technology | |
| GatesAir | |
| Transmitter Building Floor | |
| Great Lakes Plumbing | Information not provided. |
| Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | |
| Other Electrical Service: Electricans to remove old equipment and install new equipment. Relocate or remove and reinstall all electric work. To remove existing and hang new transmission line. To remove offsite all old equipment. | |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,728,025.45 | $1,596,695.45 | N/A | $1,055,057.73 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $6,070,902.65 | $4,360,545.84 | N/A | $3,147,839.22 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna PEPL24C | $1,665,182.54 | $1,545,842.54 | $1,004,204.82 | ||
| RFR Measurements | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Structional Engineering | $185,385.87 | $185,385.87 | N/A | $185,385.87 | N/A |
| Antenna Mounts | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Antenna Delivery to Willis | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $8,000.00 | N/A |
| Combiner Room Construction | $45,000.00 | $45,000.00 | See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System | $23,712.59 | N/A |
| Outside Project Management | $92,500.00 | $92,500.00 | N/A | $2,167.97 | N/A |
| Permitting | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Combiner Module | $60,980.00 | $60,980.00 | N/A | $60,980.00 | Price increases since the cost estimates were entered. |
| Tower Modifications | $200,000.00 | $200,000.00 | N/A | $3,700.00 | N/A |
| Antenna Freight | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | $9,757.76 | N/A |
| Internal Transmission Line | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | $48,833.96 | N/A |
| Combiner Delivery to Willis | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Combiner Spine | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Antenna Installation and Commissioning | $299,154.87 | $299,154.87 | WTTWs portion of installation | $299,154.87 | N/A |
| RF Safety Coordination | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | $35,625.00 | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission Line | $118,851.80 | $118,851.80 | N/A | $118,851.80 | N/A |
| Transmission Line Installation | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | $61,025.00 | N/A |
| Combiner Freight | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Combiner Installation and Commissioning | $9,062.50 | $9,062.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission Line Mounts | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radome Modifications | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | $602.50 | N/A |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 24 bay,, 193 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | $120,862.50 | $120,862.50 | See Willis Tower Preliminary Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System | $120,862.50 | N/A |
| Antenna Commissioning | $16,482.50 | $16,482.50 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $16,482.50 | N/A |
| Combiner Commissioning | $9,062.50 | $9,062.50 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $9,062.50 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Antenna PHP24C | $62,842.91 | $50,852.91 | $50,852.91 | ||
| East RFS System | $50,852.91 | $50,852.91 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $50,852.91 | N/A |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| RFR Measurements | Information not provided. |
| Structional Engineering | |
| Antenna Mounts | Information not provided. |
| Antenna Delivery to Willis | |
| Combiner Room Construction | |
| Outside Project Management | |
| Permitting | Information not provided. |
| Combiner Module | |
| Tower Modifications | |
| Antenna Freight | |
| Internal Transmission Line | |
| Combiner Delivery to Willis | Information not provided. |
| Combiner Spine | Information not provided. |
| Antenna Installation and Commissioning | |
| RF Safety Coordination | |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| Transmission Line | |
| Transmission Line Installation | |
| Combiner Freight | Information not provided. |
| Combiner Installation and Commissioning | Information not provided. |
| Transmission Line Mounts | Information not provided. |
| Radome Modifications | |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | Information not provided. |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 24 bay,, 193 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | |
| Antenna Commissioning | |
| Combiner Commissioning | |
| East RFS System | |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $98,807.25 | $96,407.25 | N/A | $38,407.25 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $6,070,902.65 | $4,360,545.84 | N/A | $3,147,839.22 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $68,607.25 | $67,407.25 | $38,407.25 | ||
| Electrican Hanging | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $20,200.00 | $19,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission Line | $36,640.45 | $36,640.45 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "BRE 000148 v211112jgv1.pdf" | $36,640.45 | N/A |
| Internal Transmission Line | $1,766.80 | $1,766.80 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "BRE 000148 v211112jgv1.pdf" | $1,766.80 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Transmission Line | $30,200.00 | $29,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Electrican Hanging | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $20,200.00 | $19,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Electrican Hanging | Information not provided. |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | Information not provided. |
| Transmission Line | |
| Internal Transmission Line | |
| Electrican Hanging | Information not provided. |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $2,247,349.56 | $595,803.67 | N/A | $175,401.17 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $6,070,902.65 | $4,360,545.84 | N/A | $3,147,839.22 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Tower BMAST | $842,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Tower BTWR | $1,405,349.56 | $595,803.67 | $175,401.17 | ||
| E Decommission | $55,849.56 | $55,849.56 | N/A | $55,849.56 | This text is here only because the 399 is stating "The Sub-total is greater than Estimated Cost. Please provide an explanation for the difference in costs." which is incorrect. The 399 must not be summing the invoice totals correctly. |
| WTTW T L Removal to 100 in smoke shaft | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | N/A | $20,160.00 | N/A |
| WTTW Transmission Line Removal to Smoke Shaft | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | $33,000.00 | N/A |
| WTTW Antenna Removal RF Safety Coordination | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WTTW Antenna Removal | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | N/A | $33,000.00 | N/A |
| SW Pole Decommission Engineering | $32,500.00 | $32,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SW Pole Material Removal and Disposal | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Willis Tower Project Management | $27,500.00 | $27,500.00 | N/A | $937.50 | N/A |
| WTTW T L Removal RF Safety Coordination | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WTTW Antenna Removal Engineering | $30,000.00 | $30,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SW Pole Decommission Prep. Work RF Safety Coord. | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tower Helicopter Lift | $177,500.00 | $177,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SW Pole Decommission Preparation Work | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $22,441.61 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "BRE 000238 v211112jgv1.pdf | $22,441.61 | N/A |
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $10,012.50 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "BRE 000238 v211112jgv1.pdf | $10,012.50 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | Information not provided. |
| E Decommission | |
| WTTW T L Removal to 100 in smoke shaft | |
| WTTW Transmission Line Removal to Smoke Shaft | |
| WTTW Antenna Removal RF Safety Coordination | Information not provided. |
| WTTW Antenna Removal | |
| SW Pole Decommission Engineering | Information not provided. |
| SW Pole Material Removal and Disposal | Information not provided. |
| Willis Tower Project Management | |
| WTTW T L Removal RF Safety Coordination | Information not provided. |
| WTTW Antenna Removal Engineering | Information not provided. |
| SW Pole Decommission Prep. Work RF Safety Coord. | Information not provided. |
| Tower Helicopter Lift | Information not provided. |
| SW Pole Decommission Preparation Work | Information not provided. |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $205,404.00 | $212,054.00 | N/A | $175,895.40 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $6,070,902.65 | $4,360,545.84 | N/A | $3,147,839.22 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $205,404.00 | $212,054.00 | $175,895.40 | ||
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $20,750.00 | The Estimated Cost includes Form 399 submissions including ongoing Actual Cost invoice prep and submission, and amendments as needed. | $20,750.00 | N/A |
| Other Engineering Services | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Legal Services | $14,054.00 | $14,054.00 | Other Legal Services related to the station's transition to its post-Repack channel | $14,054.00 | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $40,250.00 | Cost more then two years ago | $40,250.00 | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $62,750.00 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "MSW 7427 v220502jgv2.pdf" | $62,750.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $274.50 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $576.00 | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $79,000.00 | $70,000.00 | N/A | $37,240.90 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
| Other Engineering Services | |
| Other Legal Services | |
| RF Exposure Measurements | |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
| Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | |
| Project management of the transition |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $238,352.90 | $236,264.90 | N/A | $230,194.90 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $6,070,902.65 | $4,360,545.84 | N/A | $3,147,839.22 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $238,352.90 | $236,264.90 | $230,194.90 | ||
| Internal Labor | $217,440.90 | $217,440.90 | See attached / uploaded PDF files titled "WTTW Inc 030156 v220218jgv4.pdf" and "WTTW Inc INV1416 v230117jgv1.pdf" | $217,440.90 | This text is here only because the 399 is stating "The Sub-total is greater than Estimated Cost. Please provide an explanation for the difference in costs." which is incorrect. The 399 must not be summing the invoice totals correctly. |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $3,252.00 | $3,252.00 | N/A | $3,252.00 | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $9,502.00 | N/A | $9,502.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Internal Labor | |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $6,070,902.65 | $4,360,545.84 | $3,147,839.22 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | Yes |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 01/31/2023 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 01/31/2023 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 01/31/2023 |
